Onochie argued that Deby’s death and the unfolding succession crisis in Chad would compound issues for Nigeria, in its bid to crush Boko Haram insurgents. Nigeria has been fighting Boko Haram since 2009 in a bitter conflict that has claimed thousands of lives and displaced millions in the war-wracked north east. “It is in our best interest to end the war through negotiated strength. “Is there any other viable alternative or can Nigeria continue fighting the war sine die? Chad, which gained independence from France in 1960 has known no peace for years, making the country one of the poorest in the world.

Source: The Guardian April 26, 2021 07:30 UTC